Ssamjang is made from a mix of soybean paste (된장) and red pepper paste (고추장). It has a savory and mildly spicy flavor. It is often used as a dipping sauce/paste for vegetables or with Korean BBQ. Once opened make…
Soybean Paste 된장 (dwen-jang)
Soybean paste is a fermented soybean paste made from meju (which are fermented blocks of soybean). There is a new method of making it which takes the enzymes from meju bacteria and essentially is used to make a quicker version…
Red Pepper Paste 고추장 (go-chu-jang)
Red pepper paste is a spicy red pepper fermented paste. It adds a sweet, spicy, and salty flavor to Korean dishes. It is used to add flavor, thickness, and color to dishes. It is added to soups, marinade, sauces or side…
Whole Perilla Seeds 들깨 (deul-kkae)
Perilla seeds are usually toasted and have a crunchy texture and unique smell and flavor. They can be blended up for soup or used in vegetable side dishes (나물). Keep in mind that unshelled perilla seed powder is better for…
Perilla Seed Powder 들깨가루 (deul-kkae-garu)
Perilla seed powder has a milky nutty unique flavor and smell. Perilla seed powder can be used for soups, side dishes, or added as an additional milky nutty flavor to pancakes. Perilla seed powder can be used as a substitute…
Black Sesame Seeds 검은깨 (gom-eun-kkae)
Black sesame seeds add a nutty toasty flavor to your dish. This sesame seed has a black color which adds dimension to your dish. It can be used as a garnish, added to desserts, or blended into a porridge. Store…
